{"id":420,"date":"2025-04-03T19:43:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T19:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/?p=420"},"modified":"2025-05-29T19:45:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T19:45:53","slug":"3-step-process-preparing-tooth-for-crown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/03\/3-step-process-preparing-tooth-for-crown\/","title":{"rendered":"The 3 Step Process for Preparing Your Soon-to-Be Crowned Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2-300x200.png\" alt=\"A dentist and his dental assistant get ready to start a patient\u2019s crown treatment\" class=\"wp-image-422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-2.png 554w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/dental-crowns.html\">Dental crown<\/a> treatments are fairly common, but maybe you\u2019re just now realizing that you don\u2019t know how your dentist prepares your tooth for receiving one. Maybe you didn\u2019t know that there was any prep involved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not to worry. This post will dive into the three step process for preparing your soon-to-be crowned tooth. Keep reading so you\u2019ll know what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Numbing Your Mouth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After the details of your treatment are finalized during a consultation, it\u2019s time to attend your first appointment. You\u2019ll announce your arrival at the front desk, wait for your dental team to show you back, then settle into the patient\u2019s chair. Meanwhile, your dentist will get the local anesthetic ready, and administer it to the treatment area once you\u2019re all set. This will help ensure your comfort by completely numbing your mouth to external sensations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Reshaping Your Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You read that correctly \u2013 the next step is to reshape your affected tooth. The idea is to shave down or polish your pearly white so that your crown will fit over it firmly and securely. Most patients don\u2019t require major alterations, but it simply depends on the state of your tooth. A rough surface texture will make it difficult for your crown to rest comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Placement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not many people realize that before receiving their permanent restoration, their dentist will have to put a temporary crown in place. The more durable and completely customized version will likely still be undergoing the fabrication process at a dental lab, but it\u2019s important to provide protection for your vulnerable tooth as soon as possible. When your dentist receives your permanent crown from the lab, they\u2019ll let you know it\u2019s time for another visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, preparing your tooth for a dental crown is a simple process. Your experience might vary slightly depending on your situation, but in general, these three steps are what you can expect. For a more detailed outline, don\u2019t hesitate to contact your dentist. They want you to feel confident in your treatment plan and would be happy to review the entire process with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/meet-the-doctor.html\">Dr. Spiro Saati<\/a> is a highly experienced dentist with many unique qualifications, including active membership status with the American Dental Association, the American Academy of Periodontology, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He believes that the best part of his job is being able to care for patients and restore their oral health. If you have questions about the dental crown process, you can trust Dr. Saati to give you his undivided attention as he answers your questions! To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spirosaatidmd.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> his office for an appointment or consultation, call 978-531-2185.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dental crown treatments are fairly common, but maybe you\u2019re just now realizing that you don\u2019t know how your dentist prepares your tooth for receiving one. Maybe you didn\u2019t know that there was any prep involved! Not to worry. This post will dive into the three step process for preparing your soon-to-be crowned tooth. 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